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PUC holds hearing on Hawaii American Water’s request for 11.45% increase in Hawaii Kai rates
Summary
The Public Utilities Commission took testimony on Hawaii American Water Company’s application (PC‑20240038) seeking a $1,382,060 (11.45%) net revenue increase for the Hawaii Kai district; the company cited capital investments and operational cost inflation, and the Division of Consumer Advocacy said it will review the request and conduct discovery.
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held a public hearing on docket PC‑20240038 this evening in Honolulu on Hawaii American Water Company’s application for a general rate increase and certain tariff changes for its Hawaii Kai, Mauna Lani and Waimea districts.
Lee Mansfield, manager of Hawaii American Water, said the company is seeking a 2025 test‑year net revenue increase of $1,382,060 for the Hawaii Kai district — about an 11.45% increase over present rates. "We're asking for roughly 11 and a half percent across all of our customer classes," Mansfield said, adding the roughly estimated customer impact is about "$9 a month for our single family customers, and $7.75 roughly for our multifamily customers." Mansfield described investments…
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